Ahwatukee Foothills Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Ahwatukee Foothills and surrounding areas
Ahwatukee Foothills marks the Christmas season with glowing Christmas lights and community celebrations across the pueblo-style neighborhoods, including Light Up Ahwatukee and Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide. Seasonal markets like A Very Vintage Christmas Market add shopping charm. From Santa visits to holiday activities and caroling nights, the area offers festive attractions and family-friendly events near local parks and community centers that create a warm neighborhood spirit.
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Christmas Lights
29 eventsValley's favorite holiday tradition with new lights and lanterns.
Christmas Markets
14 eventsAhwatukee's largest free family holiday festival with artisan market.
Christmas Shows
13 eventsGrammy-nominated mariachi ensemble performing holiday favorites.
Christmas Activities
28 eventsCandy Land themed light walkthrough and electric light parade.
Editor's Picks (6)
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ZooLights
(Phoenix)
Valley's favorite holiday tradition with new lights and lanterns.
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Valor Christmas Holiday Light Show
(Gilbert)
Spectacular walk-through synchronized LED light show.
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Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide
(Chandler)
Over 7 million lights and a gingerbread house light show.
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Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade
(Tempe)
Boats decorated with holiday lights on Tempe Town Lake.
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World of Illumination Presents Cosmic Sleighride
Intergalactic drive-through holiday light show.
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Christmas in the Park 2025
(Surprise)
Free immersive Christmas Story reenactment with snow.
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Ahwatukee Foothills Christmas FAQ
The Light Up Ahwatukee Holiday Festival at Desert Foothills Park is the largest, featuring a marketplace, live entertainment, and family activities. The Festival of Lights along Chandler Boulevard is another major draw for holiday light displays.
Ahwatukee Foothills is known for its community-focused events like the Holiday Festival and the illuminated Chandler Boulevard, which bring together local families and visitors for seasonal celebrations. The area also supports local charities during the holidays.
The area around Desert Foothills Park and Chandler Boulevard is especially popular for its large-scale light displays. Many residential streets throughout Ahwatukee Foothills also feature creative and festive decorations.
The Marketplace Street Village at the Light Up Ahwatukee Holiday Festival is the main hub for local vendors and artisans. Smaller craft fairs and pop-up markets also appear at community centers and churches during the season.
The Festival of Lights and many neighborhood light displays are free to enjoy. The Holiday Festival offers free admission to its marketplace and entertainment, with optional paid activities like inflatables.
Families will enjoy the Light Up Ahwatukee Holiday Festival’s Santa’s Village, inflatables, and live performances. Walking or driving through the neighborhood light displays is also a fun, low-cost way to celebrate together.